Touchdown (Take Ten Books)

Richard Steel

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Touchdown (Take Ten Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Steel

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you could solve a mystery that no one else could? A star football player has died under strange circumstances, and only one person sees the clues clearly—a classmate who is blind. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late?

Themes

Sports & Recreation - FootballMysteryDisability RepresentationFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows a blind student determined to solve the mysterious death of a football player at their school. It combines themes of sports, disability, and mystery suitable for ages 9-12, offering an engaging story that highlights perseverance and perspective. The book handles sensitive topics thoughtfully without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613063371
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Sports & RecreationFootballBlindDeaf